Textile sensor for skin hydration measurement

Abstract

This paper deals with the design and realization of capacitive textile sensors for skin hydration measurement. Skin hydration level is an important parameter for the healthy condition of the body and is also often used in dermatology and cosmetology. Many commercial devices are known for measuring skin hydration, which is mainly determined by medical doctors but is not suitable for longterm patient monitoring. For this reason, textile sensors and wearable evaluation electronic units were designed and created. The result is a wearable system including a textile sensor that can be easily integrated into clothes for better patient comfort. Skin hydration level is calculated based on measured sensor capacity. Obtained results will be useful for the following research on in-home care and smart textile.